Courses* taken by our online Medical Billing <span>and</span> Coding students include:

<strong>Medical Insurance Principles</strong>
Focusing on the requirements of a billing and coding specialist, this course places emphasis on insurance terminology, and legislation and regulations affecting billing and coding. Students practice fundamental and administrative communication skills needed to work in a medical facility, in addition to CPT and ICD coding and insurance claim management. Students will also train in CPR/BLS-HCP and first aid. Keyboarding skills are also a focus.

<strong>CPT Coding</strong>
Students will learn how to perform coding associated with the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual. Sections covered from the Manual include Evaluation and Management, Anesthesia, Surgery, Radiology, Pathology/Laboratory and Medicine. Coursework emphasizes section guidelines and proper code selection.

<strong>Body Systems and Pathology</strong>
Students will learn anatomy and physiology for a deeper understanding of diseases, disorders, etiology, pathology, diagnostic testing and common treatments of internal body systems. This course focuses on applying medical terminology in professional medical situations.

*Students will take additional program courses on top of the three listed courses.